Swindon community news

An Art of the People – Ramsbury & Cricklade Potteries, 11am, Museum & Art Gallery, Bath Road, Swindon. Free. 01793 466556. This special exhibition celebrates our two local potteries, Cricklade and Ramsbury. For many years, Ivan and Kay Martin at Cricklade, and Peter Holdsworth at Ramsbury, oversaw potteries that were innovative, authentic, practical and commercially influential. This exhibition explores their ethos and impact and includes ceramics and photographs from Swindon Museum and Art Gallery and from private collections. This exhibition is co-curated with Mike Yates, author of recent guides to both potteries.

Highworth Community Cinema, 7.45pm, St Michael's Hall, Lechlade Road, Highworth. £5 including tea/coffee and biscuits. 01793 763907.

Ieva Kuniskis, 7.30pm, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. £5. 01793 601700. They Live Next Door is a highly physical dance theatre show that takes its audience on an emotional rollercoaster as a relationship between two men unravels. Witness their ever-changing bond through heart-warming moments of love and tenderness, contrasted with bouts of conflict and manipulation. This turbulent, touching and tender show combines intricate choreography with emotive theatre, to cast light on our fascinations and preconceptions of others. In a world where people are fixated with instant communication, social media and reality TV, They Live Next Door is a refreshingly unhurried voyeuristic view into a private life of two people, who may live next door to us.

Beginners Line Dance Classes, 10am, PIPS, St John's Church Hall Whitbourne Avenue, Swindon. £6. 01793 320040. Beginners Line dancing Classes

Kids Tennis Coaching, 4pm, Highworth Tennis Club, Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth. £5.75. 07834 088038.

Matt Ward Karate, 5.30pm, Watchfield Village Hall, Chapel Hill, Shrivenham. First lesson free. 07774 645476.

Swindon Vixens Learning Disability Netball Club, 6pm, Dorcan Dome, Dorcan Recreation Centre St Paul’s Drive Covingham, Swindon. 0. 01793 423134.

Bingo, 7pm, Bowls Club, Tanners Close, Royal Wootton Bassett. Free entry. 01249816880.

Swindon Artists’ Forum, 10am to 5pm, The Brunel Centre, Swindon. Free. 07943 382169.

babyballet Swindon, 9am, Christ Church Community Centre, Cricklade Street, Old Town, Swindon. £5.00 per class.http://www.babyballet.co.uk/3225.

Children's Ballroom & Latin Dance Class for beginners, 4.45pm, The Dance Studio, The Marsh, Wanborough. 07747606501.

Fitsteps Class, 10am, The Dance Studio, The Marsh, Wanborough. 07747606501

Sivananda Style Yoga for beginners, 6am, The Yoga Shak, Crowood House, Gypsy Lane, Swindon. £10. 07597 990223.

Youth Club, 7pm, Broad Hinton Village Hall, Yew Tree Lane, Broad Hinton. £2. 01793 731968.

Swindon Karting F1, 4pm, Swindon Karting, Wroughton, Swindon. £5. 01793 814340. Fiver Friday with karting for juniors followed by adults only at 6pm.

Cirencester Antiques & Collectables Market, 8am, The Corn Hall, Market Place, Cirencester. Free entry. 01264 393225.

Tai Chi Beginners' Class, 11am, Liddington Village Hall, Church Road, Liddington, Swindon. £4. 01672 512807. Tai Chi is an old Chinese discipline which was developed to improve health, also a form of moving meditation, gently corrects posture and increases flexibility of the joints.

Walking Netball, 11am, Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon. £3. 01793 423134. Slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Saturday

Family Drop-In Workshop – Mother’s Day, 11am, Museum & Art Gallery, Bath Road, Swindon. £3. 01793 466556. Make your Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day by making a lovely present and card just for her. Family drop in craft workshop - £3 per child. Please note: This workshop is offered on a first come first serve basis and if busy, you may have to wait a short while to take part. Some activities are unsuitable for small children. Parental guidance needed at all times.

Meet the Railway Workers, 10am, STEAM, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon. Free after admission. 01793 466637. Meet the Railway Workers takes place fortnightly on Saturdays. Whatever your age, our friendly team of volunteers will add to the STEAM experience as you tour the Museum. They will welcome you aboard three famous locomotives: No. 4073 Caerphilly Castle, No. 3717 City of Truro, and No. 6000 King George V! You'll even get to find out how the controls worked on the great engines! Expect to hear some fascinating anecdotes of what it was like to be a GWR engine driver, fireman or labourer; or an engineer, craftsman or office worker at one of the 'Shops' inside GWR's Swindon Works.

Matt Ward Karate, 11.30am, Croft Primary School Hall, Marlborough Lane, Swindon. First lesson free. 07774 645476

Swindon Music Festival, 9am, Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 524481. The 2019 Swindon Music Festival provides a platform for amateur performance in all fields of music for all ages through competition. For details of classes and full price list visit swindonmusicfestival.co.uk

Meet the Railway Workers, 10am, STEAM, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon. Free after admission. 01793 466637. Meet the Railway Workers takes place fortnightly on Saturdays. Whatever your age, our friendly team of volunteers will add to the STEAM experience as you tour the Museum. They will welcome you aboard three famous locomotives: No. 4073 Caerphilly Castle, No. 3717 City of Truro, and No. 6000 King George V! You'll even get to find out how the controls worked on the great engines! Expect to hear some fascinating anecdotes of what it was like to be a GWR engine driver, fireman or labourer; or an engineer, craftsman or office worker at one of the 'Shops' inside GWR's Swindon Works.

Visions of Lydiard, 11am, Lydiard House & Park, Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon. Standard Admission applies. 01793 770401. The exhibition explores the evolution of Lydiard House and Parkland through a selection of paintings and photographs, illustrating the last 70 years of the estate’s rich history. The exhibition features work by both internationally acclaimed and local artists, as well as accomplished photographers, all of whom portray Lydiard from their own unique perspective.

Jumble Sale, 10am, St. Andrews Church, Church Hall, Long Street, Devizes. 20p entry (children free). Bargains galore! Proceeds for Church funds

Celebrating Our Oaks Photography Exhibition, 10am, Westonbirt The National Arboretum, (A433 three miles south east of Tetbury),Tetbury. Free after admission. 01842 814612. The exhibition was launched by Action Oak in partnership with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY), to celebrate the UK’s wonderful oak trees through photography and raise awareness of the Action Oak initiative. Action Oak is a unique collaboration of partners including charities, governments, landowners and research institutions, dedicated to protecting oak trees for future generations. The aim of the exhibition is to spread awareness of the mission of Action Oak and to raise funds to help research and conservation activities, as the UK oak is now facing a fight for survival. Visitors to the National Arboretum in March will be able to enjoy 20 stunning photographs from the IGPOTY competition finalists and celebrities with a passion for oak trees.

Lackham Lambing, 10am, Lackham House, Lacock,Chippenham. £6. 01225 722987.Lambing Weekends are an annual event that draw in thousands of visitors to our Lackham Farm. Bring the family to enjoy a day on the farm learning a little about lambing and agriculture.See the ewes with their new-born lambs (maybe even see one being born!) Be able to buy farm produce including Lackham meat and eggs. Watch the Dairy herd being milked, all the milk goes to Cadbury! Visit the calves, cows, pigs, sheep and other animals. Variety of food and beverage stalls. Tractor and trailer rides. Meet Tractor Ted, Children's fairground rides and much more.

Wootton Bassett School of Dance, 7pm, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon. £15. 01793 524481. Wootton Bassett School of Dance present their new and exciting musical dance show and invite you to enjoy our very own dancers, age from three upwards, performing in this year’s not to be missed compilation - Now That’s What I Call A Dance Show 2019, all choreographed by our own teachers.

Saturday Movers, 9am, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. 01793 601700. Tiny Movers, Little Movers and Mega Movers are classes for children aged three to 10 years, focussing on movement, musicality and fun developing creativity and imagination.

babyballet Swindon, 9am, Christ Church Community Centre, Cricklade Street, Old Town, Swindon. £5.

Coached Swimming - Swindon Triathlon Club, 4.30pm, Health Hydro, Milton Road, Swindon. Swindon Triathlon Club swim training with qualified professional coaches.

Tiny Toes ballet and modern dance, noon, Estelle School of Dance, Immanuel Church Hall, Upham Road, Swindon. Dance classes for two to four-year-old. 01793 520420.

Fight Klub® Swindon, 9am, Redhouse Community Centre, Frankel Avenue, Swindon. £7 07871 441 691. Boxing workout.

Sunday

Back To Netball, 9.45am, Dorcan Sports Hall, Dorcan Recreation Centre St Paul’s Drive Covingham, Swindon. £3 per session. 01793 423134. Back to Netball is ideal for beginners or if you haven’t played in a while. It’s a fun and social way to get fit and stay active.

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Classes, 2.15pm, Cricklade Town Hall, High Street,Cricklade. £15. 01793 325341. Ballroom and Latin dance classes-Beginners/Improvers/Intermediates/Advanced.

Signs of Spring, 2pm, Croft Sports Centre, Marlborough Lane, Swindon. Free. 01793 490150. Discover and explore two of Swindon’s lesser known woods as they start to awaken from their winter dormancy. This 2-mile afternoon stroll will take you around an ancient bluebell wood, and then, as a comparison, on in it’s infancy. Meet at Croft Sports Centre car park Please wear clothes to suit the weather and stout shoes. Suitable for dogs.

The Westonbirt Duathlon, 9am, Westonbirt The National Arboretum, (A433 three miles south east of Tetbury), Tetbury. 01842 814612. The event is opened to seasoned triathletes and newcomers, the course is fast and will no doubt attract some of the best talented athletes. This is a race not to be missed! The 5k run route will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery of the Arboretum before taking you into transition and out onto the open rural roads.

The Wiltshire Wedding Expo at Alexandra House, Swindon, 11am, Alexandra House, Whittingham Drive Wroughton, Swindon. Free. 01793 238921

Bowood 10km Fun Run, 10am, Bowood House & Gardens, Derry Hill, Calne. £12. 01249 812102. A charity 10km fun run or walk around Bowood House Estate, Calne.

Ian McKellen On Stage, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath. £24.50 to £39.50. 01225 448844. A message from Ian McKellen: I’m celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know well and a few that I don’t. The show starts with Gandalf and will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage. In between, there will be anecdotes and acting.

Junior Park Run, 9am, Lydiard House & Park, Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon. Free. 01793 770401. Two kilometre run for youngsters aged 4 to 14. Please register in advance at www.parkrun.org.uk

Lacock Boot Sale, 6.30am, Off the A350 between Melksham & Chippenham, Lacock, Chippenham. Sellers £6. Buyers 50p per car. 07805 495034.

Bingo, 12pm, RAFA Club, Belle Vue Road, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 201349.

Life Drawing Workshop, 10am, Moose Hall, Eastcott Road, Swindon. £36. 07919 895 195. Supportive, non-judgemental group of artists (hobby & serious) for a full day of figurative art - once a month. www.modelled.me.uk.

Monday

Bright Lights Parent & Toddler Group, 1.30pm, Community Centre @ Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon. Free. 01793 522832.

Here Come The Girls, 7.30pm, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon. £30. 01793 524481. Here Come The Girls brings the professionals of Strictly Come Dancing together for the first girls tour! Starring Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden and former Strictly pro Chloe Hewitt, Here Come The Girls is an exciting mix of individual performance and group numbers with the girls' supporting dance partners. The show will have a mix of Ballroom and Latin routines and has been choreographed by Strictly's Patrick Helm, promising to be a fresh and innovative production!

Walking Group, 10.30am, Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon. Free. 01793 522832. Excludes bank holidays. Starts at and returns to Christ Church. Refreshments available.

Walking Netball, 6.15pm, Bradon Forest School Sports Hall, The Peak, Purton. £3. 01793 423134. Walking Netball is a slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Deep relaxation for wellbeing session. Small, safe group environment to unwind, chill out and relax. First session free. Escape the stress and anxieties of modern-day living. Relaxation helps manage anxiety and depression and builds inner resources. Every Monday 6.30 – 7.30 at the Health Hydro.07775694140 or just turn up on the night. £15. jkelifecoaching.co.uk

Step Out Swindon Covingham Health Walk, 2pm, The St Paul's Church Centre, St Paul's Drive, Swindon. Free. 01793 727091. One hour brisk walk in a friendly group to explore the green pathways of the local area followed by tea and biscuits social. Keep fit and healthy and meet new friends in a safe and secure group.

Step Out Swindon Haydon Gentle Health Walk, 2pm, The Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue Greenmeadow, Swindon. Free. 07824 715983. Short or longer gentle walk. Suitable for those with some mobility issues. Seated Exercises are also available. Tea and biscuits social after the exercises in a safe and secure group.

Step Out Swindon Lower Shaw Health Walk, 2pm, Lower Shaw Farm, Old Shaw Lane, Swindon. Free. 01793 535759. Brisk walk of one hour or a shorter more gentle walk with friendly group. Tea and biscuits social after will help you make new friends in a safe and secure environment.

Step Out Swindon Penhill Health Walk, 10am, The John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive, Swindon. Free. 01793 701670. One hour walk in a friendly group to explore the green pathways followed by a tea and biscuits social. Keep fit and healthy and meet new friends in a safe and secure group.

Beginners Mosaics, 11am, Artsite, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon. 07910959036. Please book in advance. £40 for four weeks.

Book Club, 7.30pm, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. £2 for coffee. New book club meets once a month

Dance Fit Fusion class, 6.30pm, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. £6.20. 01793 601700. Full body aerobic workout incorporating a range of dance styles. No need to book. Every Monday

Fight Klub Swindon, 7pm, SUJU, 28 High Street, Swindon. £7. 07871 441 691.

Fitsteps Fab, 6.45pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Cheney Manor Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon. £5. 01793 325341. Fitsteps Fab is a Dance workout designed for people who prefer a low impact workout, whilst learning classic dances such as waltz, Foxtrot, Jive etc.....

Jack and Jills Toddlers, 9.30am, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. Friendly and fun toddler group run by volunteers.

Walking Netball, 6.15pm, Bradon Forest School Sports Hall, The Peak, Purton. £3 per session. 01793 423134. Walking Netball is a slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Poker Tournament, 8pm, Beehive, 55 Prospect Hill, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 523187. Every Monday evening.

Moredon Netball Club , keep fit and socialise. The club trains in term time every Monday, and plays on Saturdays, at Dorcan School. £2 per match. 07970 162844 or email karen@cdrecruitment.co.uk

Bingo, Royal Wootton Bassett Bowls Club, Tanners Close, Royal Wootton Bassett. 01249816880.

Fitsteps Class, 8pm, The Dance Studio, The Marsh, Wanborough. 07747606501. A fun dance and fitness class based on the moves from Strictly. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Salsa class, 7.30pm, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. £6, £4.25. 01793 601700. New salsa class for adults 16 plus. Pay as you

go.

Ultimate Core Circuit Class, 6.15pm, Lydiard Millicent village hall, The Green, Swindon. £56. 01793 778310.

Just Friends, 1.45pm, Emlyn Square Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon. 01793 497081. Group for bereaved people meet for chat and a cup of tea or go to the theatre and trips out on the second Monday of each month.

Tai Chi Classes with Graham Pritchard, Community Centre, Savernake Street, Old Town, Swindon. 6.15pm, Every Monday. 07855977904.

Sling Swing, 1pm, Community Centre, Savernake Street, Old Town, Swindon. Fun and funky dance class for parents with baby in a sling.

Tuesday

Collabro, 7.30pm, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon. £34.50 - £44.50. 01793 524481. Following their 2017 sell-out tour, musical theatre group Collabro will be back on the road for 2019 with the mammoth 51 date Road to the Royal Albert Hall Tour.

Swindon Harriers Beginners Running Group, 7.05pm, The Clubhouse, Trackside, The Athletics Track, the County Ground, behind STFC, Swindon. Voluntary donation for non-members. 0775 119 1391. Beginners and beyond is for anyone who want to take up running for the first time or for anyone wanting to get back to running. Meeting every Tuesday evening.

A Brave Face, 7.30pm, Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham. £18. 01242 572573. Created from two years of research with ex and serving soldiers, families and health professionals, A Brave Face explores Post Traumatic Stress, an unseen and often unrecognised injury of war, and the impact it can have on even the closest families. With compassion and fearlessness, Vamos brings its trademark, wordless, full mask style of story that needs to be told.

An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan, 7.30pm, Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome. £27.50. 01373 462795

Swindon Gilbert and Sullivan Society rehearsals, Wroughton Workingmen’s club, Devizes Road, Wroughton. Every Tuesday between September and June. New members welcome. For more details visit http://swindongilbertandsullivan.weebly.com/

Ceramics, 6pm, Artsite, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon. 07841487999. £15.

Mindfulness and Meditation Evening, 6.45pm, Friends Meeting House, 78 Eastcott Hill, Swindon. suggested voluntary donation £4. 07545 583148. Join us for an evening of mindfulness and meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Find out more details about who we are and what we do on our website; http://www.mindfulnessinswindon.info

Mosaics, 7.30pm, Artsite, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon. £10 07765801949. Materials included.

Over 50's Walking Football, 2pm, Grange Leisure Centre, Stratton, Swindon. £3. (3G pitch) We are short of players, so need anyone who fancy's a go.

Read more at http://www.wiltshirefa.com/players/walking-football#EhTdk7glCZM2q92H.99

Walking Netball, 7pm, Dorcan Dome, Dorcan Recreation Centre, St Paul’s Drive Covingham, Swindon. £3. 01793 423134. Slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Road Running, 7pm, Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue Haydon Wick, Swindon. 50p for non-members. 01793 536429. Swindon Harriers Running group all abilities.

Yin Yoga, 6.30pm, Integral Yoga Studio, Swindon Road, Swindon. £7. 07900 693303. Yin Yoga is a less dynamic form of yoga for those looking to improve and increase their range of movement and flexibility.

Over 50's Walking Football, 2pm, Grange Leisure Centre, Stratton, Swindon. £3. Tuesdays (3G pitch) Anyone who fancy's a go welcome. /www.wiltshirefa.com/players/walking-football#EhTdk7glCZM2q92H.99

Pilates Barre, 7pm, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. £42. 01793 601700. Total Barre integrates Pilates, Cardio, Dance and Strength training in a high energy and dynamic class. Total Barre is designed to emphasize the correct biomechanics of movement to increase strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability- all set to music. Safe, motivational and fun.

Sword fencing - Swindon Fencing Club, 7pm, Link Centre, West Swindon. £6 juniors, £9 adult - discount for standing order. 07527 546164. Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. In the age of chivalry, duelling was favoured as a method of settling matters of honour, because of its grace & simplicity

Salto Juniors, 5pm, Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon. £4.75 per class or £37 per term. 01793 601700. All inclusive dance class for children aged seven to 12 with or without learning and physical disabilities, exploring a range of styles with Charlotte Newman

Ceroc Dance class, 8pm, Stratton Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Swindon. £8 normal entry free for new members. 07540751400.

Wroughton Dance Club, 2.15pm, Ellendune Community Centre, Wroughton. £2.75. 01793 813344. Tea dance twice a month on a Tuesday. New members welcome.

Wrestling training, 50pm, Unit 77, BSS House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon. £10 per session or £40 per month. 01793 574600. Professional wrestling training school in a fully equipped gym area. 01793 574600.

Coffee Morning, 10am, Broad Hinton Village Hall, Yew Tree Lane. £2. 01793 731734.

Fitsteps Class, 6pm, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon. £5. 07747606501.

Highworth Artists' Society, 10.30am, Highworth Council Community Room, Highworth. Artists' Society Workshops. Two sessions held every fortnight with demonstrations. visit www.highworthartistssociety.com/

Adult Improvers Ballroom & Latin class, 8pm, St Joseph's Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon. £42 for 6 week course. 07747606501. For those that have a good basic knowledge and want to develop further.

Townwomen's Guild, 2pm, Lawn Community Centre, Guildford Avenue, Swindon. 01793 521063. New members welcome at guild which meets third Tuesday of every month. Speakers, social half hour.

Tae Kwon Do, Community Centre, Savernake Street, Old Town, Swindon. 6.30pm. 01793 421970.

Learn to Jive, 7pm, St. Paul's Church Centre, St. Paul's Drive Covingham, Swindon. £6 per person. 07718036679. No partner required. Refreshments provided. No experience necessary for the beginners class. Each class is for 50 minutes with practise time afterwards. Intermediate and advanced classes also available.

Wednesday

Quadrophenia, 8pm, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon. £25.50. 01793 524481. Produced by Concept Concerts this production sees 8-piece band, The Goldhawks, deliver a stunning live performance of The Who’s smash hit concept album, Quadrophenia. Backed with exciting, and sometimes heart-wrenching large- screen projection of archival footage, the emotions, tension and raw power that the music demands is delivered masterfully by the fabulously charismatic Goldhawks, with amazing replication of The Who’s sound.

Spinning & Weaving Club, 7pm, The Woollery, 6 Warminster Road,Westbury. £3. 07526 239038. If you enjoy spinning and/or weaving or like to have a go and enjoy some good company, a nice cup of tea and a biscuit )

Coffee Morning, 10am, Broad Hinton Village Hall, Yew Tree Lane, Broad Hinton. £2 includes drink & cake. 01793 731734.

Ceroc dance classes, 8pm, Stratton Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton, Swindon. £7 per night. 07540 751400.

Creative Crafters, 12pm, Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon. Free. 01793 420649.

RunJB Weekly Beginners Running Club, 7pm, West Swindon, Shaw Ridge, Swindon. £9.99 per month. 01793 778310.

Square One Singles Club, 8pm, Shield and Dagger, Thames Avenue, Swindon. £3 per month after introduction. 07759 439480.

Wrestling training, 5pm, Unit 77, BSS House Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon. £10. 01793 574600.

Salsa with Salsanativa, Coleview Community Centre, Swindon. Classes for all levels with a fun warm-up to get you started and freestyle to practice. No dance partner needed, just you and your feet! A fun way to get fit, learn a new skill and make lots of new Friends. Every Wednesday at 8.30pm. 01793 826609.

Army Reserve Meetings (REME), 7.30pm, Army Reserve Centre, Church Place, Swindon. 07557014873

English Country Dancing, 7.45pm, Wroughton Infant School, Markham Road, Wroughton, Every Wednesday. Couples or singles welcome. During school term time www.wroughtonfdc.btck.co.uk

Healthybods, 8pm, 121 Fitness, Unit 83 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, West Swindon. £5. 07776 042690. A new lifestyle group providing practical, motivation, education and support, to help people get healthy or lose weight - simple, informative and fun. Every Wednesday.

Art Club, 11am, Artsite, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon. 07910959036. £5

Jack and Jills’ Toddlers, 9.45am, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. Friendly and fun toddler group run by volunteers.

Quiz Night, 8pm, The Castle, 28 Prospect Place, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 523410.

Swindon IVC Social Club, 8pm, The Runner, Wootton Bassett Road, Every Wednesday www.runninghorsepub.co.uk/ Swindon IVC was founded in 1980 and is a social club whose members organise activities for each other. These include meals, walks, sporting activities, pub/cinema/theatre trips, photography days etc.

Walking Netball, 2.30pm, Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue, Swindon. £3. 01793 423134. Slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment and is suitable for all ages and abilitie

Woodcraft Folk, 6pm, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. 01793 978704. Activities and crafts for Elfins, children five to nine year olds. Every Wednesday

Step Out Swindon Haydon Health Walk, 9.45am, The Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue, Greenmeadow. Swindon. Free. 01793 727091. A one-hour brisk walk in the company of a friendly group of people in the Haydon Wick area followed by a tea and biscuits social at the Haydon Centre. Get fit and healthy and meet new friends.

Step Out Swindon Wroughton Health Walk, 10am, The Ellendune Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton. Free. 01793 845746. One hour brisk walk or a shorter gentle walk and followed by a tea and biscuits social.

Thursday

Tango in Swindon, 8pm, Community Centre @ Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon. £8. 07973 430352. Argentine Tango - no partner required.

Music For Dancing tea dance, 2pm, Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon. 01793 855401. Ballroom, sequence, modern, old time and line dancing tea dance every fortnight.

Swing Dance, 7pm, The StoweAway, Staldon Road, East Wichel, Swindon. £5 per class per person. 01666 861346. Lindy Hop & Balboa, Jive.

Fitsteps, 7.30pm, St Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Swindon. 07747606501. ‘Strictly’ dance for all levels.

Wiltshire Roller Derby, 7pm, Isambard Community School, Redhouse Way, Redhouse, Swindon. £5

Cantanti, 8pm, Longleaze Primary School, Byron Ave, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon

Coached Swimming - Swindon Triathlon Club, 8.30pm, Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon.

Old Town Community Art Group, 10am, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. £3. An informal, friendly and fun art group for adults.

Sign and Sign, 10.45am, Savernake Hall, Savernake Street, Swindon. 07771 632323. Learn to help your baby to communicate before speech with this original and award winning baby signing programme.

Step Out Swindon Haydon Health Walk, 9.45am, The Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue, Greenmeadow. Opposite Morrisons, Swindon. Free. 01793 727091. A 1 hour brisk walk in the company of a friendly group of people in the Haydon Wick area followed by a tea and biscuits social at the Haydon Centre. Get fit and healthy and meet new friends.

Step Out Swindon Wroughton Health Walk, 10am, The Ellendune Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton. Free. 01793 845746. Join us for a 1 hour brisk walk or a shorter gentle walk in the local area within a friendly group and followed by a tea and biscuits social. Keep fit and healthy and meet new friends in a safe and secure group.

Stratton Higashi Karate Club, 6.30pm, Nythe Centre, The Drive, Nythe, Swindon. 07748 878747. New students very welcome, from the age of 6 years old.